William Robert Allenby

William Robert Allenby won an Associated Board Entrance Scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in 1986. For 26 consecutive years he forged a significant solo career in the world of cabaret, opera, musicals, radio/TV. He now focuses much of his time on teaching and lecturing.

Careers highlights include; 1) Star singer ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra for BBC  Radio 2, (BBC recordings and broadcasts include music from; Carousel, South Pacific, Mack and Mabel, Oklahoma, The Song of Norway, Iolanthe, and ‘The Grand Duke- BBC Savoy Series), 2) Headline Act on leading cruise lines (RCCL, Radisson, NCL, Princess, Cunard, Crystal, Fred Olsen, Saga, Holland America) in over 400 performances of his own one-man cabaret shows, 3) guest artist with the Royal Opera Covent Garden, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera, Scottish Opera and Opera Holland Park, 4) appearances in International Tours of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ with Westend International and the Really Useful Group, 5) concerts and recitals in New York, Italy, France and London and 6) appearances in cabaret and variety shows in theatres and comedy clubs around the UK. 

In addition to his commitments at the University of Chichester Conservatoire, Will is also a regular vocal coach for singers in the west end, a regular external assessor in performance at Royal Holloway, University of London and gives masterclasses and workshops in singing and performance. Masterclasses at home and abroad include; Royal Opera Covent Garden, Polish National Opera Young Artists programme in Warsaw, University of York and Musical Theatre workshops with west end Musical Director Dr Stuart Morley in London. 

In the Royal Academy of Music 2020 honours list, William was awarded the ARAM for his significant contribution to the music profession.